Summary

Dr. Peter Blessey is an orthopedic surgeon who earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed his internship at the University of Florida Jacksonville, followed by his residency at the University of Florida. Dr. Blessey then pursued fellowship training at the University of Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, where he gained specialized expertise in advanced orthopedic techniques. With three decades of experience in orthopedic surgery, he communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Blessey practices at Slidell Memorial Hospital East and sees patients in Covington, Louisiana. He treats conditions such as high blood pressure and joint pain. His procedural expertise includes physical therapy guidance, strength training programs, and bursa aspiration procedures to relieve joint inflammation. Patients have given Dr. Blessey an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 30 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • The University of Virginia Health System
  • 20 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Peter Benjamin Blessey

1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433

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Peter Benjamin Blessey, MDLorenzo Boykin FisherDr. John Baptiste Cazale IV, MDDr. Jason Lamar Rolling, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryNurse PractitionerOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
4.6 
3.9 
30 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Covington , LALacombe , LAMetairie , LACovington , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Peter Benjamin Blessey

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • OSU Health Plan
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Peter Benjamin Blessey has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Peter Benjamin Blessey has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • General Orthopedics
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Peter Benjamin Blessey holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at The University of Virginia Health System in 2002, Univeristy of Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2002, and University of Virginia in 2002.

Residency

Completed their residency at The University of Virginia in 2002, The University of Florida Health Science in 2001, and University of Florida in 2001.

Internship

Completed their internship at The University of Florida Health Science in 2001 and University of Florida Jacksonville in 1997.

Medical School

Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans in 1996 and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Peter Benjamin Blessey's NPI number is 1467488163.

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Which hospitals is Peter Blessey affiliated with?
Peter Blessey is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital East.

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